The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, has encouraged troops to redouble their efforts as he preached a message of commitment in Port Harcourt, River state on Monday.
The COAS gave the charge during the commissioning of five blocks of 60 single bedroom flats to ease problems of accommodation for soldiers of the rank of Corporal and below.
Speaking during the inauguration of the new blocks of building, General Yahaya said the project will bring succour to personnel as it provides them with decent living accommodation and other infrastructures.
He further encouraged the troops to uphold their commitment and productivity in order to effectively secure the 6 Division area of responsibility.
Highlight of the visit was contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu.
“The COAS, who urged personnel of the Division to redouble their efforts towards achieving set operational targets, maintained that his administration will continue to take the welfare of soldiers very seriously and always implement measures that will boost their morale”.
Aside the newly commissioned buildings, another set of six blocks of 30 flats each, were also renovated and have been occupied by soldiers and their families.
The COAS also inspected 20 Vehicles refurbished by the Division for onward deployment into ongoing operations.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of keys to beneficiaries of the new blocks of accommodation by the COAS.
Presentation of keys to some of the beneficiaries
